Tour Team 2025 Exam

Formal Uniform Attire:

Structured Pants

Licensed Tour Team Polo or Jacket

Closed Toed Shoes with a Back

Name Tag

What days do you need to wear Formal uniform?

MMD's

Mondays and Fridays

Reality Check:

Failing to dress appropriately for a tour or a desk shift

Being disrespectful toward presenters, guests, coworkers

Disrespectful or disruptive behavior during meetings

Failure to write and turn in postcards within five business days

Arriving late to an All-Team meeting without communication

Inappropriate behavior while representing Tour Team (Dependent on Severity)

Two Reality checks is a strike!!

Strike

Missed/unexcused absence for a tour or desk shift

Missed/unexcused absence for an All Team Meeting or Committee Meeting

Inappropriate behavior while representing Tour Team (dependent on severity)

Strike Policy:

1 strike: Warning

2 strikes: Conversation with Becky

3 strikes: Grounds for Termination

Postcard Policy:

Five business days to write and turn in postcards

Be able to write a postcard and include personal details

Excused Absences:

Family Emergency

Medical Emergency

Class Conflict

Event for an organization for which guide is on leadership for

Performance

Religious event

Weddings

Unexcused Absences:

Social Event

Birthdays

Travel that was not predetermined

Failure to find a cover

Other jobs

Important Mizzou Dates:

Mizzou Founded: 1839

Academic Hall Burns down: 1892

Jesse Hall Built: 1895

J-School Founded: 1908

Homecoming Founded: 1911

Memorial Union Dedicated: 1926

Shack Burns down: 1988

Undergrad Population:

31,000 total

5,900 Freshman

President at Mizzou

Mun Choi

Jesse Hall

Founded in 1895

Named after President Richard Jesse

The dome is 105 feet taller than the building itself

Current services:

Chancellor's Office

Registrar

Financial Aid Office

Cashiers Office

Admissions

Jesse Auditorium

17,000 Seats

Famous guests and speakers include Amelia Earhart, Maya Angelou, Bill Nye the Science Guy

Traditions

On the Quad:

David R Francis

Journalism Archway

Shamrock

Tiger Walk

Senior Send Off

Retention Rate

93%

Student to faculty Ratio:

18:1

Mizzou is one of ___ schools in the country with a Vet school, Med school, and Law school on their campus

10

How many degree programs does Mizzou offer?

300+

Mizzou is ___ among all flagship universities for best value

4th

MO Method - Trulaske School of Business

Required internship (100% Guaranteed Internship Rate)

Investment Fund

EDGE Points program

MO Method - College of Health Sciences

Required internship

Research

Language preschool

Hospital on or close to campus

Clinicals

Shadowing hours

MO Method - College of Engineering

Internships

Research and labs with 3D printers

Robot Dogs that can be operated by students

Competition Teams like Society of Manufacturing Engineers

MO Method - College of Arts and Sciences

Research and performance emphasis

Internships

Study abroad

MO Method - Sinclair School of Nursing

Labs

Clinical's

MO Method - School of Journalism

Traditional Journalism: KOMU, KBIA, Columbia Missourian

Strategic Communication: Senior Capstone: MOJO AD, NSAC, AdZou

MO Method - School of Education and Human Development

Field-Based experiences beginning at the second level of the program/sophomore year (Student Teaching)

MU Child Development Laboratory

MO Method - College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

RISE

Buck's Ice Cream (Eckles Hall)

Mizzou Meat Market (Eckles)

Tiger Garden

Required Internships

Association of American Universities (AAU)

Mizzou is one of 69 AAUs in the United States of America

The only other AAU in Missouri is Washington University in St. Louis

Being a part of the AAU means that Mizzou gets additional funding for research and therefore is able to provide ample research opportunities for students.

Honors College:

Smaller classes in an engaging, challenging, and rewarding environment

Interdisciplinary, unique, and customizable curriculum

Priority registration, each semester beyond your first semester at MU

Dedicated Honors academic advising

Guaranteed and early admission programs to some professional and academic programs

Research and artistry experiences starting on Day 1 at MU

Additional scholarship opportunities

Honors College Application

If you have the following you will automatically be sent the application

ACT score of 31 or above

SAT score of 1390 or above

ACT score of 28-30 and a top 20% class rank (for ranking high schools) or a 3.75 core GPA (for non-ranking high schools)

SAT score of 1300-1380 and a top 20% class rank (for ranking high schools) or a 3.75 core GPA (for non-ranking high schools)

You can still apply even if you do not have any of these statistics, you will just have to request that an application be sent to you

Application is an essay of 500-750 words.

Student Success Center

Learning Center:

Academic Coaching and Tiger Tutoring.

Discovery Center:

"The Discovery Center is the home for exploring students, and students across campus considering a change in major or in need of assistance in determining new options."

Writing Center:

"The Writing Center supports anyone with a pawprint (including faculty, postdocs, and distanced-students) completely free of charge throughout their time at Mizzou via in-person appointments at the Columbia campus, Zoom appointments, and asynchronous responses through the Online Writery."

Career Center:

Provides support to students during their career finding journey.

Provides interview prep, career guides, job fairs on campus

Ellis Library Services

Printing

Research Librarians

Research Books

Special Collections and Archives

Study spaces

Workshops and Webinars

Online Research

Open 24/5

Bookmark Cafe

Memorial Union Services

Disability Center:

"serves as a leader in advocating for equal access and inclusion of Mizzou's students with disabilities. Through collaboration, the Disability Center facilitates the provision of accommodations to students, offers educational programming, and provides consultation to the university community."

International Center:

Study Abroad, Support for International Students, Asian Affairs Center, and Center for English Language Learning

Veterans Center:

"is here to meet the needs and address the concerns of veterans at Mizzou. It's a designated place on campus where you can find camaraderie and friendship along with resources and support."

Lab/Discussion Structure:

Lecture Hall structure:

In lecture hall setting 2x a week. 3rd class of the week is either a lab or discussion. For lab/discussion, the lecture class is split into smaller groups and no new material is presented (review material learned in lecture).

Traditionally, lecture hall class is taught by a professor in that department and the lab/discussion is taught by a teaching assistant.

Dining:

Tiger Taps: A tap-to-pay system for on-campus dining halls and select locations.

Dining Dollars: A flexible spending account that can be used at all dining locations.

Tiger Taps reset at 12:01 a.m. every Sunday and Dining Dollars can be used throughout the semester.

On-Campus Plans:

Students living on campus are automatically assigned the Level 3 Plan.

They can switch to other options: Level 1, Level 2, Level 4, and Ultimate.

Higher the level the more it cost

Off-Campus Plans:

There are two options available: Off-Campus 1 and Off-Campus 2.

Students can check their balance and add more Dining Dollars.

Center for Student Involvement

500+ Clubs and Organizations at Mizzou

Involvement Ambassadors: Experienced students who are available for one-on-one consultations to help fellow students get involved on Mizzou's campus

Four Greek Councils at Mizzou

PanHellenic Association (PHA): The Panhellenic Association (PHA) is the governing body of recognized National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities

Interfraternity Council (IFC): Council that oversees Fraternities at Mizzou

MultiCultural Greek Council (MGC): Governing council of multicultural-based organizations at Mizzou

National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC): A coalition of the nine largest historically African American Greek-letter fraternities and sororities

- Mizzou has 8 chapters currently

Approx. 29% of Mizzou students are involved in Greek Life

Recruitment v Intake

Recruitment: 5-7 days long, all chapters go through it at roughly same time

- IFC & PHA

Intake: Multiple months and events

- MGC & NPHC

New Student Programs

NSP helps facilitate the transition to Mizzou for incoming students.

This center is in charge of Summer Welcome

Programs:

Summer Welcome

- Receive Student

- ID Register for their classes

- Meet fellow students in the dorms

- Lots of information provided for Welcome Week

- Summer Welcome Leader serves as mentor

- Stay overnight in the dorms

- Parents are encouraged to attend

Women's Center

Space for everyone on campus to hangout, do homework, make friends.

This center frequently puts on events aimed at creating a space for women on campus to connect.

Programs/Events:

- Love Your Body: Body - Positivity Movement

- Stitch N' Bitch: national movement to reclaim women's work while having radical conversations

- Coffee Tuesdays

Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center

Established in 1972, the GOBCC provides opportunities for self awareness and identity development through educational, cultural, and social programming that promotes student persistence and achievement

Legion of Black Collegians (LBC):

The only Black student government in the nation

Advocates for the interests of Black students on campus

Events/Programs:

- Fall Fest: resource fair and learn about getting involved

- Black and Gold BBQ: - Welcome Week BBQ

- NPHC Step Show: members of the Divine Nine perform during Homecoming

- LBC Homecoming Royalty

- GOBCC Tailgate

RSVP Center

Committed to decreasing the prevalence of rape, sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking by creating a campus culture that does not tolerate violence

The RSVP Center offers confidential advising

Confidential advisors are not mandated reporters, therefore they can simply advise someone of their options rather than having to report an incident

Programs/Events:

- Denim Day

- Clothesline Project

- Breaking the Silence

LGBTQ+ Center

Educate, advocate, & support for all gender and sexual identities

Programs/Events:

- Fluidity

- Coming Out Week (in October)

- Pride Month

We celebrate in April as opposed to June!

Organizations:

Greek Allies

Queer Liberation Front

Oasis

Queer Trans People of Color

OUTlaw

Aces & Aros

Multicultural Center

Offers resources and opportunities for all students on campus with a focus on students from marginalized identities

Space for cultural exchange

Programs/Events:

- Culture Couture

- Multicultural Mixer

- Winter Wonderland

Organizations:

- Asian American Association (AAA)

- Association of Latin

- American Students (ALAS)

- Mixed At Mizzou (MAM)

- Fourfront Council

Things covered by the Student Health Fee:

24/7 nurse advice access

Behavioral health

consultation visits

Four psychiatry visits per semester

Annual flu shot (no charge)

STI screening

Cost of a Parking Permit

Permits are First-Come, First-Served: All undergraduate students can purchase a permit.

Pricing Tiers: There are four pricing tiers, which determine which lots you can park in.

Tier 1: $315 per semester (more parking structures)

Tier 2: $150 per semester (mainly lots, some parking structures)

Tier 3: $100 per semester (lots only)

Tier 4: $50 per semester (lot only)

The lower the price, the farther away from campus

Safety Features

Blue Light Safety Polls

MUPD & Columbia PD

Surveillance on Campus

MUPD escort home

Closed Campus

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports aim to provide opportunities that promote a welcoming environment for all Mizzou students

Can make teams with organizations, roommates, and friends

Competing against other Mizzou students

There are some one-day tournaments

Club Sports

Student-led, student-run organizations and they can be highly competitive

There are eligibility guidelines

Teams compete against other colleges and universities from across the country

There are fees, and the fees differ for each sport

General Rec Information

Students do not have to opt in to the rec, students taking 7 or more hours a semester are automatic Mizzou rec members

Additional Charges at the Rec:

- Personal Training

- Nutrition Consults

- Club Sports

- Rothwell Club

- Group Fitness

- Intramural Sports

Housing - Phase One

Phase One: Students will complete the housing and dining contract with a non-refundable $100 application fee

A students access date into the housing portal is determined by when they fill out the housing contract

Housing - Phase Two

Phase Two: Students will sign the values agreement and create their housing profile

Creating a housing profile is required

Housing - Phase Three

This is the phase students will pick their room

Students are choosing their room not being assigned a room

After this phase, students have completed the housing process!

Neighborhoods

Truman Central

Southwest Village

College Crossing

Park View

Residency Requirements:

Live in Missouri for a calendar year

Have a Missouri drivers license

Have proof of $3000 worth of taxable income

Cannot be claimed as a dependent on your parents taxes